Nurse Manager - Pulmonary Med Surg
TriHealth
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Job summary
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital seeks a Nurse Manager II for the 5300 Medical-Surgical Renal/PulmonAR unit at Montgomery, OH. The role oversees full-time day-shift leadership, fosters professional growth, and guides nursing teams in COPD, dialysis-related care, and renal/pulmonary conditions.
The ideal candidate has BSN, RN licensure, BLS, and 2–3 years of progressive nursing leadership in acute care, with specialty certifications encouraged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
- Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
- Registered Nurse licensure required.
- Membership in related professional organization preferred.
- 2–3 years’ experience in progressive leadership in nursing, preferably within a Med Surg setting.
- 2–3 years’ experience within a clinical acute care nursing setting.
Responsibilities
- Monitors quality, safety, and nursing outcome indicators.
- Implements performance improvement initiatives based on data and best practices.
- Ensures care delivery meets regulatory standards and customer expectations.
- Evaluates customer satisfaction to drive improvements.
- Actively identifies staff retention risks and supports retention of new employees.
- Leads recruitment and staffing for the unit in collaboration with HR.
- Identifies staff educational needs and supports learning opportunities.
- Promotes effective communication with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Develops leadership skills among staff and fosters a culture of accountability.
Skills
Education
Job description
Nurse Manager II - Med Surg Pulmonary Full-Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Location: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
Work Schedule
- Full-Time Days, M-F
- No weekends/holidays but will have 24 hour call responsibilities
The 5300 Medical-Surgical Renal/Pulmonary Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North is a 43-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with renal and pulmonary conditions, including COPD exacerbations and dialysis complications. Our diverse patient population provides a dynamic environment that allows nurses to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment. We are committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Our team focuses on professional growth, mastering essential skills such as peritoneal dialysis, time management, and delivering compassionate patient care. Nurses on 5300 gain valuable experience and expertise while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. Nurses are equipped with significant technical knowledge related to the respiratory system, the ability to detect aberrant respiratory functions through auscultation, and a deep understanding of renal clearance and medications. Our team is skilled in interpreting lab values and applying them to patient care, helping to ensure the best outcomes for patients with complex medical needs.
Our unit encourages and supports nurses in obtaining professional certifications, including Medical-Surgical (MED-SURG), Geriatric (GERO-BC), and Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN). We are affiliated with respected professional organizations such as the ANCC, ANA, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and the American Society of Nephrology, ensuring that our nurses stay connected to the latest advancements in the field. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, where nurses grow professionally and personally while making a real impact in the lives of their patients.
- Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse ‑ physician partnerships.
- Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision ‑ making skills in a fast ‑ moving Med Surg setting
- Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence ‑ based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
- A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package— including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options — this role offers career growth opportunities.
Please view our benefits page: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
- Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Registered Nurse licensure required
- Membership in related professional organization preferred
- 2-3 years' experience in progressive leadership in nursing, preferably within a Med Surg setting
- 2-3 years' experience within a clinical acute care nursing setting
- Monitors key quality, safety, and nursing outcome indicators
- Implements performance improvement initiatives based on data and best practices
- Ensures care delivery meets regulatory standards and customer expectations
- Evaluates internal and external customer satisfaction to drive improvements
- Actively identifies staff concerns and potential retention risks
- Supports retention of new employees, particularly new graduate nurses
- Maintains high visibility, availability, and approachability on the unit
- Varies work schedule to ensure leadership presence across shifts
- Assesses departmental staffing needs and sets recruitment priorities
- Partners with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring efforts
- Networks internally and externally to build a strong candidate pool
- Interviews, evaluates, and selects candidates aligned with unit needs
- Identifies staff educational and professional development needs
- Collaborates with nurse educators to support learning opportunities
- Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures
- Addresses performance gaps through coaching and corrective actions
- Promotes open, interactive communication with staff
- Provides opportunities for feedback and staff input on initiatives
- Builds effective, collegial relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Collaborates with staff to achieve strategic nursing and unit-specific goals
- Develops leadership skills among staff, including Shared Leadership Committee members
- Fosters a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and collaboration
TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:
- Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance
TriHealth Way of Leading
TriHealth Way of Serving
Transformation Change
Drive for Results
Build Organizational Talent
Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non‑clinical hold weekly huddles.
Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log.
- 25 or fewer team members = monthly
- 26‑50 team members = every other month
- 51+ (and optional team members) = quarterly
Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.
Model, coach and validate team members’ use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).
The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently
At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
Registered Nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Nursing, Hospital, Acute Care, Medical Surgical, Med Surg, Pulmonary, Leadership, Supervisor
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